Weight Watchers Points Plus ~ The New Program

I was up bright & early this morning so I could get my hands on the new Weight Watchers 2011 Points Plus Program Materials. I have to be the first to admit that when Weight Watchers comes out with a REAL program revamp, not just an update, I am like a kid in a candy store (good analogy, right Tiff!) and I cannot wait to get the new materials.

For me the NEW PROGRAM = RENEWED MOTIVATION!!!

As several of you requested, I have outlined what I feel are the biggest changes and answered a few things I figured some people might ask along the way. I do NOT work for Weight Watchers so this is all based on my personal knowledge/experience.

The ONLINE VERSION is supposed to go LIVE tonight at 12:01 EST (9:01 PM for all my West Coast Friends).

If you can get to a meeting today, they are handing out all new materials and probably already know all of this.

I LOVE their new motto! The program is really simpler than it seems.

Eat Right

Be Active

Repeat!

CHANGES

1. The points formula is now based on how nutritionally sound the food is ~ You will need to know protein, carbohydrates, fat and fiber content.

Their focus in on what they are now calling “Power Foods”. This is basically the same as Filling Foods and the CORE Foods. Think lean proteins, fruits/veggies, healthy whole grains, healthy fats, WHOLE FOODS, not processed, etc.

2. My FAVORITE one of all ~ ALL Fruits & vegetables are now 0 points (except starchy vegetables (potatoes, corn, peas) and avocado)!

3. New Points Ranges for everyone. I know they raised the ranges because points on foods went up, however, I also think there is a mental aspect. that having say 29 points versus 18 points makes you feel like you have more to eat.

Eat your NEW daily points target each day. However, listen to your body and only eat until satisfied, not stuffed. No your daily points don’t roll over to the next day if you don’t use them.

4. No more points sliders (they tried but it just is too much info & wouldn’t work).

To FIGURE OUT POINTS VALUES OF FOODS ~ you have 3 options.

1. Look them up in your pocket finder or Companion Books

2. Look them up online or using your phone application.

3. BEST OPTION, (Honestly) ~ Use your points calculator.

5. Your daily points target is now given to you in ONE of TWO ways, it CANNOT be calculated online (unless you have e-tools) and it’s NOT in the books.

To FIGURE OUT YOUR DAILY POINTS TARGET ~ you have 3 options.

1. It’s given to you when you attend a meeting in your weigh in book.

2. It’s given to you online if you are an E-Tools or Monthly Pass Subscriber (I am guessing your phone app will have it too).

3. BEST OPTION, (Honestly) ~ Use your points calculator.

6. NOT COUNTING points is still an Option through Simply Filling (think CORE).

7. Get up and go ~ Be active whenever and however you can.

8. . Treating yourself is encouraged (We all now get 49 EXTRA Weekly Points Allowances)! No they don’t roll over between weeks if unused and you may not use them all each week.

Awesome, right?

Just remember, the things that went up in points are the not so nutritional things so they will cost you more. However, you will offset them by saving points on POWER FOODS that are now lower in points..

9. The Good Health Guidelines have been updated to factor in power foods as well as limiting sodium along with sugar and alcohol.

FAVORITE NEW FEATURE

I am waiting for….All you DROID users out there like me, they finally have a WEIGHT WATCHERS DROID APPLICATION rolling out.

The BEST part, you can scan bar codes & it calcs the points!

A FEW FINAL THOUGHTS

* BUY NOW! If you are going to buy the Calculator and/or Kits, buy them NOW even if you are not officially “joining” until January. The reason being is Weight Watchers got “price smart” in that they are rewarding current members with lower prices, but, taking advantage of the New Year’s Resolutioners and raising their prices each month until they cap out in February.

I bought the Deluxe Kit because it includes a CALCULATOR for Free & a COOKBOOK! It’s $34 now (but will go up to $39.95).

How cool is the organizer bag it comes in?!

There is also a smaller kit that is $14.95, but you don’t get all this cool stuff with it.

* You really need a Calculator to calc points ~ it tells you your daily points target and helps you find the points for each food. It’s $6 or FREE with the Deluxe Kit.

*All of the Weight Watchers Products they sell went up in points values from the Bars to the oatmeal to the Frozen Meals. (Side note, maybe they will work on making them with REAL INGREDIENTS/FOOD, not just chemicals )

The Frozen Meal points values will most likely not show the new stats until January 2010. Look them up in the Complete Food Companion and/or use your points calculator until then. The New Meals will have the Blue Symbol for points plus (most 6 point versions are now 9 points so check it out!)

* It’s really not that bad, they say most people eat roughly the same 25 foods all the time. Over time, I am pretty sure you will know the points of the things you eat most often.

*No you don’t need to throw out all your old cookbooks. Just use the nutritional information on each recipe (even on my site!) to calculate the NEW Points Values.

For those looking to get a little help or just want to have a little challenge, they have a tear-out Kick Start Guide that tells you everything you need to get the program working.

I was chatting up the new program on Twitter with a fewsupercoolbloggers this morning and we decided to form our own Weight Watchers Support Group….anyone can join in, but, it would be a great way to swap ideas, motivate each other and reach our goals.

This looks so freaking cool… I cannot WAIT to read it all online and get my new (probably enormous!) daily point target! I’d be all about starting a new buddypress kind of blog for all of us to post on, if you’d like 🙂 Thanks for posting all this, im actually really excited!!

I would love to be part of the support group … I rejoined WW’s this morning and am SO looking forward to this new program … I did not get a calculator this morning, but will definitely next week … this week my focus will be on finding which Power Foods I usually eat anyway and counting points per the food list and the KickStart guide.

I have done SO many versions of the WW’s program and although I have not always embraced the new programs right away, THIS TIME I’m very excited!!!

I’d love to join the group. I lost over 70lbs on the old plan then took a hiatus for the last year and a half. Some serious life issues came about and WW had to go on the back burner for a while. When I wanted to come back, I realized I didn’t feel in sync with their program. Fake sugars and processed foods for low points seemed to be the focus of so many people. So when I heard they were changing the plan and read about it being more focused on protein, fat, fiber and carbs, I thought, I can get behind this. Still not thrilled with the fat free/low fat recommendations because I know healthy fats (avocados) and others are necessary and provide satiety and so many ff/lf foods are full of junk, but I’ll survive. I personally would rather eat the real deal for a point or two more than eat processed junk. So, I’m back and would like to get to goal. Today I bought the Chocolate Pretzel Blast bars and Coffee drops. They did not have any Splenda or other fake sweeteners. The drops used a sugar alcohol. So for me, that’s a step in the right direction. Let’s do this, people-I’m in!

whoohoo! Love all of the new plan info! I will check everything out tonight online! My meeting is on Tuesday. Can’t wait! 🙂

A few weeks ago a couple of twitter peeps mentioned a twitter chat #wwchat group that will be starting up soon. But you know I’m IN for more support! (and one of the reasons I’d love to meet with you!) I could use more IN PERSON chat with a fellow WW LOSER. lol 🙂

Call me the negative thinker but I don’t think it’s fair to make the points calculator a “must have” and then make us pay for it. We already pay for WW-in one way or another. I’m going to try and resist the temptation to buy one–just to make a point…I hope:(
Please add me as a member of your group, I’ll try and stay positive!

I am really excited to start the new program, got my materials this morning too. Thanks for the info on the Droid app, can’t wait for that. It drove me nuts that I could’nt get it ’cause I didn’t have that iPhone.

I’m SO in! I’m super excited about the new program & didn’t make it to a meeting today. In fact, I don’t go until Saturday but have been pouring through everything & will be glued to my e-tools tomorrow!

I’m a Lifetime member about 6 pounds from goal & really wanting this to be the last leg to get there!!!!!

Thanks for coordinating this! The more support we all have, the more we succeed!

This is really intriguing to me… I did WW years ago with great results but the points got to me… I couldn’t handle just 20 per day! I love the refocus on “real” food and not 100 calorie packs AND to get people active on a daily basis!

JR’s still unemployed and that’s taken quite a toll on our finances… but if I can swing joining, I want to badly! I NEED this accountability!

Hi There!, I am so glad to find this site! It all sounds so great. I just made goal and an syked about anything new!
I would love to be in a group too! My meeting is on tuesday and I am on the edge of my seat!

This is the shot in the arm I needed! I’ve lost 38 with meetings, but due to finances had to scale back to online. I’m 14 away from goal, so I think I’m going to splurge next Sat. and go to a meeting and get the deluxe kit to have on hand. Please sign me up with your group. Thanks for rallying the troops! 🙂

I just joined Weight Watchers this morning (was an online only member 3 years ago) and went to my very first meeting. I liked getting all the goodies in the deluxe package. It will keep me busy for a while.

I would be interested in joining the Weight Watchers Support Group.
Thanks!

Thanks so much for explaining. As a former WW-er it’s always good to keep up with the plan development. This one looks very sensible in terms of being nutritionally balanced and encouraging lots of fibre consumption (personally love the 0 point fruit and veg!).
Cheers,
Georgiahttp://fabulousfoodandalittlefrolicking.blogspot.com/

I’m intrigued by the new program but my question is, does the material you ordered resemble the old at home kits? The last program update left me lost for some reason and I am not sure if it is worth the extra money when I’m doing ok on the flex point system. Anyone have any thoughts or recommendations you can give me?

I’m in a bit of a pickle. I weighed in on Wednesday but I really want to go tomorrow just to get all the new stuff. I knowwww I’ve gained weight for the second week in a row and could really use the extra two days to kick ass before weighing in. I’m so impatient. haha.

Girl count me in on the WW group! I need all the support I can get!! I am still bummed I am sick and could not make it this am at 9 to get the new program I gotta wait till either tom. eve or go tues. am….hmmmmm what to do!!
Josi

I would like to join this site to hopefully keep informed on the new program. I have been a lifetime member since 1969 and have seen many changes. I hope this one helps motivate me more. I have lost 16 pounds so far and have 150 more to go. I am hoping that I can catch on to this program quickly to see the results I hear are great. Hope all of you success with the new program.

Thank you for sharing!! I go to my meeting on Tuesday and now I know what to be prepared for and how much money to bring!! ;)) I also would like to follow you on Twitter. You are very motivational and upbeat!! Just what I need to keep me going!!!! Thank you!!!

Thank you so much for this information! I’m a lifetime member who is ‘on hold’ right now due to a pregnancy that miscarried and I’ve been questioning whether I’d go back or not since I haven’t let WW work for me the past 4 years. The motivation just wasn’t there. I’ll definitely be going to a meeting this week to learn more about this new approach. Thanks for your enthusiasm!

I’m so excited I read all ur info u had to give! Its great! I thought I was being silly being so excited over a new plan like its a new xmas gift lol but after reading all ur info and all ur support group feedbacks I don’t feel too silly I’m not alone on this! Its so exciting! Tanks! I would luv to join all the support!

THANK YOU for this post! I am Lifetime, though through a series of stresses in life I have gained it all back and then some….JUST today I was thinking I would never get back on track again. Then I got an email telling me about a new program…I found your post in a search, and this new program has me totally RENEWED. Very exciting! I am getting my butt into my meeting tommorow, which I haven’t been to in a couple months now. Can’t wait to get my hands on the material!

I like your current uptodate information about the new Weight watchers point system — however i am just a little slow at learning and unsure — my daily points is 21— i am 5’5 and weight 142 lbs– i am aiming for 130 and having a hard time trying to figure out my daily points now- and i also have 35 bonus points . Are you able to send my a message on how many i need to change- as i finnished my 6 month program in May and have not been able to afford to rejoin as yet– i would greatly apreciate any suggestions.
Thank you very much,
Lisa Hall,
Keswick, Ontario . Canada!

Thank you so much for sharing the info. I stayed up until 2 am awaiting the launch. I’m an online member and I still cannot access it! So frustrated but grateful for your review. I’d love to join your group. Looking forward to it.

Can’t wait for my meeting on Thursday, so THANK YOU for this new information. I go weekly and online figured out my daily points for me, but my husband does this at home on his own (sort of with me). How can I figure out how many points he would now use? Can anyone help with that?

Would love to be apart of such a wonderful support group. Please add me to the list.
Thank you for doing what you do to help so many people lose weight with support! God bless you for what you are doing to change lives.

THANK YOU for all the information! I just had a baby and seriously need to get this weight off – I’m a flight attendant and do not look forward to squeezing into my uniform. Like you, a new program means new motivation. I’m having trouble accessing my e-Tools, so to read through the highlights on your blog is very helpful. Happy Holidays and Cheers!

I am a lifetime member but have really been struggling the last few months. Will weigh in tomorrow when I get back home (on vacation now) but know I will be up but hopefully not over the top. I would love to have some support and also am very interested in finding out about the droid points plus app.

I have been on WW for 3 years now and currently struggling with staying on plan. I’m hoping that this new plan is just the thing I need. Thanks for the review. My meeting is tonight so I’m excited to see all the new material and find out more about the plan.

It sounds great. I weigh in & get the newbie on Wednesday. Looking on line there of course is a new electronic food scale. I just bought the previous one for Points values in June. Any way to convert the points to PointsPlus?? Have you heard anything about that. Or where do “old scales” go to die.

Add me to your support group!!! I can use the support. I get good support at the meetings but they are once a week and when I have a problem on Wednesday it doesn’t help that my meeting is Saturday. Can’t wait to get started on the new plan and lke a lot of you, glad that they are focusing on REAL food!!

I spent all yesterday going through my materials. I bought the deluxe kit and thought it was a good deal. It has worked for me to the tme of 66 pounds in 10 months so I trustweigth watchers enough to do whatever they put out there. I do agree that it is going to be hard for people that liked to be able to eat the processe foods for low points. I think the new program will help people sustain the weight longer because they will have experienced a change in food habits with this program.

Thanks for helping to organize the thought process on this one. Very exciting, glad to see that WW is going the direction of encouraging, i.e., rewarding healthy option choosing w/ low point values. Ah, sweet redemption! Would love to join your group!

I love your recap of the new program – you did a GREAT job! I went to a meeting yesterday and got all of the information and am also sooo excited! I’d love to be part of the support group….how do I get involved?

sign me up for the up for the group. I do not have a blog, but am an avid reader of yours! Your recap sent me to my local center today. No meeting, but I did purchase the kit, and can’t wait to attend a meeting later in the week. I think the new program is just what I needed to kick start my butt in gear!!

Also a kid on Christmas – I cheated on my normal Saturday meeting and went to one yesterday to get the goods. So far I love the changes. I was ready for a swift and strong kick in the tush and I’m also feeling renewed motivation. GOAL HERE I COME!

I have lost 118 poundsince joining weight watchers on 10/18/08. I love the energy that I have and the way I look & feel. I can say for the first time in my life that I am active & healthy. Weight Watchers saved my life. Please add me to your support group. I am honored to be a part of it. Only 21 more pounds to go until I can start working towards being a leader. My current leader is so amazing. Our whole meeting group is successful with this leader…His name is Jim Christensen in Carson California.

Please sign me up for the support group! I tried out WW about a year ago, but left the plan because I found it impossible to eat healthy (specifically fruits!), stay within my points range and feel satisfied. The new plan sounds like exactly what I’m looking for!

Would love to be a part of your support group. Am excited that WW is finally doing something about the carb count!! I am 52 and carbs are what I have the most problem with — was doing Atkins and lost over 30 but know that WW is one of the best programs out there!!!

I am really debating joining WW…I did it once and it didn’t work for me, but my life is pretty different now. I don’t have a ton to lose but would like to lose 10 or 15 lbs before my wedding next January.

I think a web forum would be GREAT because I think I might join the online WW and I’d love the accountability and support from bloggie friends 🙂

My meeting is on Wed & I am sooooo ready, especially after reading your info. Sign me up!! I am currently a WW member but definitely inactive….started a new job last March and put myself on the back burner. Watched the 25 lbs I lost gradually creep back up and now, after Thanksgiving especially, there has to be an end to all this madness. I am ready to begin my journey once again, but hopefully it will be a one-way trip to success!!! Ready, set, let’s get this “party” started!!! Good luck everyone!!!!

OMG…I have been waiting for this. I too was thinking that 20 pts on the momentum plan was not enough…..thus failed miserably. Maybe this is the thing! Been life time for the last 10 years and have gained back everything and lost motivation in the process…..HELP. I would love to be a part of this support group as well. Thanks for all the great information to everyone.

I just hope it’s not too complicated. Have lost and maintained on the old points system (well, when I track that is). Would love to get easy food ideas that keep me in my points range and still have room for that large glass (or two) of wine in the evening!

WOW you really gave a LOT of great information! My meeting is on Saturday. I have an E-tools account and have been exploring the site for information on the plan! I am really excited about it! What caught my attention the most was that you said there was a DROID app coming out? And can SCAN barcodes? WHEN? I just got a DROID X and I think it is the coolest phone ever, but was a little disappointed when I couldn’t find a Weight Watchers app. About your support group, I do Weight Loss Support Conferences on Thursday and Friday evenings. Check out my site for more details!

I was wondering where you can get the new books? I have all the old books, I do weight watchers at home on my own. I checked weightwatchers.com but it looks like I need to sign up for it online in order to use the online store. HELP PLEASE.
Thanks,
Jessica Farmer

Looking forward to the new plan. I have a meeting Wednesday night. I have lost 31 pounds at weight watchers. I have a total of 70 pounds off. My doctor has set a goal for me and I hope after Wednesday night I will need to lose only 6.6 pounds more to be a lifetime member. I have really tried hard to get there. I have joined weight watchers several times and never could see a goal. This will be the first and I am really excited about accomplishing it this time. It has been a great struggle for me because of the blood pressure medication that I had been taking. I had my doctor change my medication to see if it would make a difference because it was real frustrating to try so hard and lose only .6 or less per week. We had to change them several times but finally got something that works for my blood pressure and allows for me to lose weight without such a struggle. I would love to join your support group. I have even applied for a position as receptionist at our meetings. Just waiting for an opening. This would really help me stay on track.

I am so excited to learn about the new plan from you. You spell it out so well. Normally I am only an online subscriber, so I appreciate you explination. I am due to deliver my second child in 6 weeks. I look forward to getting back on WW immediately. I’m particularly gald about the carbs finally playing a role, since I have gestational diabetes, which puts me at a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later.

On that note, if you could spare me a points calculator, I would really appreciate it and put it to good use! Thanks.

YAY! Sounds great, sign me up. I didn’t know we could still do the simply filling/core on this points plus program and not count points except for the 49 “extras.” The pictures you posted were extremely helpful. Thanks.

Cannot wait until Saturdays meeting…do tell. Is 29 the lowest point allowance? Did they reall cut out fish? All fish? I cannot believe that. Tell anything else you can…and thanks for sharing and starting this group. I emailed you but in case you haven’t received it , count me in.

Went to my first meeting tonight, I really want to find out the formula to figure the points out without the calculator. I bought the calculator at half price during our meeting but still want to encourage my friends, Before with the slider, I could help them. Any equations out there that they have indulged us with, or do I have to figure it out all by my lonesome.

When is the Android App coming? Holy moly – that will make it ALL complete and make it so much easier for me to be on WW again. I am also on EAS Active 2 and I have a group if anyone is interested, there’s a 9 week challenge going on! The group is EASATWITS.

I have lost from 303 to 227 (after a whopping 3.7 gain tonight)!!!!! I love Weight Watchers and can’t wait to see what Points Plus will do for me. I once wore a 30 and today I wore 18’s and have some 16’s!!!! I am excitied about points plus.

Thanks, Danica. Love you site and want to join your WW Support Group.
Count me in. I was up early this am with coffee in hand on the internet reviewing the new plan. Went to my Monday morning meeting and it was packed you would have thought it was January! Everyone is excited. 29 points seems like such a large number. I love REAL food and live near a farming community in CA so for me it’s all about organic fruits and veggies. My favorite dessert VitaMuffins Chocolate brownie tops went from 1 to 3 points but who cares. Good luck everyone – let’s DO IT.

I have rejoined ww again for the third time and am real excited about this new program. My meeting is on Wednesday night so we will see how things go. I love the idea that I have found you site and plan on joining the support group you are going to start. On my way to losing the weight and finally keeping it off. So sign me up for the group and off we go!

Forgot to say what I would like to see from the Support Group, recipes that are 5 ingredients or less and the points value. Also, ideas for breakfasts – for me that is the tough meal of the day. I love fat free Greek yogurt but need ideas on use. Thanks

HI,
I could be your oldest member,75 years young, but i need to lose about 100 pounds. i have a wonderful husband of 59 years,and i need to be more healthy so i can take care of him, he has a memory problem.
i would love to join your support group.
i am going to see if i can afford to join on line,
bless you for any help you and your members can give me.
dee Barnett

I first went to WW about 30 years ago and have not tried since because I got tired of green beans and lettuce. Not much variety back then. Reading your info has really peaked my interest. I would really like to be a part of the support and discussions so that I can work on inproving my health. After raising 3 great children and recently getting the all clear after the dreaded cancer diagnosis, I am ready for happier and healthier times.

I am excited to hear about the new Points Plus program — a co-worker & I are on weight watchers together but it’s just the two of us in our “support” group. I’d love to be able to get ideas for simple, fast recipes from the online support group & to hear about people’s progress on the program. 🙂

Yes please count me in. After reading what you wrote I think I may be able to do this too. I’ve been a ww member since May 2008 and need to keep going. Sounds like I’ll get lots of helpful hints from you and the rest of the people interested in joining.

Please add me to your support group-been in WW since August and have lost 26 lbs…still have about another 30 to go but feel great-very excited about the new program!! Love your insight-looking forward to hearing more-can’t get to my meeting until Saturday….

Please add me also. I am excited to chat with others about all the new stuff. I became Lifetime in July 1998, but have since 30 lbs. strayed away, so I am ready to get some new knowledge going. I weigh-in this Saturday & get my new stuff then (but went to the Sunday meeting to hear about it). Thanks for the stuff you posted so far.

Hey…i have tried W.W. countless times and i almost gave up on myself and on dieting..because i always knew deep in my heart that I would cheat too much on the Old w.w. plan…i could sneak in a small m& ms or ice cream..now that points are much higher for those and lower for the good stuff and FRUIT is free..i just can’t get over the new changes..
It was like a sign i got the email from w.w. today! after having lost much weight on old program i may be able to even LOSE more on this new program!
I have a lot to lose about 80-100 pounds, 55 minimum for good health.
I know i can do it.
I am about to cry, because yesterday i was almost ready to take some vacation time and go to this biggest loser camp in UTAH i was that desperate.
For some reason this plan looks more interesting and more scientifically sound than the last one AND 49 extra points is not bad :))
And i will probably be getting more than 29…i am at roughly 255 pounds right now..I sincerely hope I don’t get like 50+ points like another blogger..that would be too much food 🙂 LOL
i could handle 40 though 🙂
THIS is beautiful yay!

OH and please count me into the w.w. support group.

And I for the first time in 1 year and a half will go to a meeting either Tomorrow or Wednesday..
and heads up to new people…ALWAYS try to be there 30 minutes before the meeting for weigh in or even earlier if you want to skip the longest lines 15 minutes before. 🙂
Hope that helps 🙂

yes please count me into the w.w support group!
This will be fun girls :))

Great info! I too was waiting for the program to be rolled out! Now you got me so excited…I am going to pop into my center tomorrow and pick up the materials. Then weigh in on Wed. Love to be part of your new group…we all need that extra support! Cheers!

I am so excited about the new program. I am heading over today to get a calculator before they are gone! Even though I am a Simply Filling Technique gal I still like to know points values.
Please add me to the support group

Starting WW @ work today and I am excited about the journey.
I am looking for ideas to plan out my meals to keep me from reaching for the stuff I don’t need when I get hungry. My biggest hurdle is breakfast and snacking. I am not a morning person, but I have to be at work at 6AM, I need something to prepare in advance that I can put in my lunch bag on the way out the door and eat once I get to work. As well as snacks that are filling.
I would love to be apart of your support group!

I have been a WW member since April and have lost 44 pounds. The program has made me aware of what goes in my mouth. Started the program to be healthier. It is working, Yaahoo!!! Would love to join your group. We need all the support we can get. Debbie

I have been a lifetime member for more years than I can remember. Weight Watchers has finally evolved into something that everyone can most definitely work worth with their daily lifestyles. This program will take a little getting used to, but I think in the long run, it will be the most satisfying plan they have ever developed!!

has wanted to start WW in the past but I’m the type of person that likes & has to have things laid out for me a bit better. (I lost 30lbs on TSFL & loved how fast it came off & how easy it was but I don’t have the extra $250/mon to stay on it.) I’m really hoping this *new* system will be easy to follow to help me lose enough to get to my goal. I’ve been waiting for this announcement so I can join & start at the beginning w/out confusing myself. Thanks for posting this. Please add me to the group.

I would love to join your group. I have been thinking about rejoining WW but couldn’t get motivated. I made Lifetime in January and was doing great but a move and a struggle to sell/find a house left me depressed. I am an emotional eater so I have gained 20 of the 46 pounds I lost. I feel like such a failure which just adds to my depression which adds to my emotional eating!! I think this new program is just what I need to get back on track. I still haven’t decided if I am going to attend meetings or join online. I visited a meeting in my new town but didn’t feel like I could connect to the leader and other members. Maybe I can be successful online in combination with this group!

I would love to be a part of this support group! I sent you an email as well but wanted to post something. I really don’t have much support cuz all of my friends don’t really worry about what they eat! So I could use the support especially since I made it to my goal weight and now have not been back there in a year! 🙁 So I’m excited to be a part of this and to get back on track again! 🙂

Thanks for the great information! I have been throwing around the idea of joining WW again. Not sure if I should do online or meetings….do you still get all the print information of you join online? I love the idea of the Twitter Group…motivation, support, recipe sharing and healthy tips is the best way to achieve the healthy lifestyle.

I joined WW on-line a month ago and definitely need some inspiration!!! My attitude has been a pound a week so I don’t get too discouraged… so far it’s working… 4lbs in 4 weeks! But I do need a push. Being single I don’t cook. I don’t do fast-foods but still eat all the wrong foods! This is my challenge. Found your website and loved it! Please add me to your support group.

Thanks for all this information. It was all really helpful, especially since at 9:00 am the WW website seems to be crashing. Sadly, I am not excited about this new plan. My concerns are fruits being zero points and there being no consideration of calories in the points calculation. Right now I’m leaning towards continuing with the old version.

As a repeat WW’er over the last 30 (gasp) years (remember the diamond chip pins they gave when you reached lifetime?) – I find this updated plan so refreshing! My BF and I have been eating our way across two continents in the last year so we are ready! Thank you for your information…

Yes i would like to be included in the WW support group…
i have been on a raw food diet since April after 3 years on WW where i lost 30 lbs and kept it off…now i’m 15 lbs UP!! ack….i kinda went crazy this year : )

Thanks for doing such a great job outlining the new program. I really like it much better, it’s more healthy and makes more sense. I am a life member but always need help staying on track. Please include me in the support group. Thanks!

Sign me up for the support group! I would like to see input from other members on the restaurant points values. The list in etools has changed – a lot of items are no longer listed. Thanks for the simplified explanation!

Thank you for being so positive and encouraging. I lost 75 pounds on Weight Watchers 5 years ago and have gained back 30 even though I am a life member. With is new program, I am very excited to return to Weight Watchers in the next week. I am not waiting until January 2011. I am very interested in your support group, so sign me up!!

I’m very excited about this change. Can’t wait for my meeting on Thursday, and I would love to become part of the Weight Watchers Support Group! Sign me up! And also am thrilled to have found your website!

Wow, thanks so much for all the great info! I love your enthusiasm and motivation, it’s contagious 😉 I need to rejoin WW after a break and this looks like the program I have been waiting for! Please sign me up for your group as well. Thanks for all you do! Good luck everyone!!
Kristin P., AZ

This is a great website you have! Thanks for all the info! I’m a lifetime WW member but I have unfortunately “fallen off the wagon”…I’m going to go to a meeting this saturday! Thanks for all the motivation! I am definitely interested in your WW support group! Count me in! 🙂

I am so excited! I have been doing (not so well) WW at home. I always do better by attending meetings but I get tired of the expense. I am so ready for a change because the old plan kept me running to low point processed foods because of my hectic lifestyle so I need a little shake up in my routine. I am going to find out about the new plan and give meetings another go. I would also love to join this support group!! Good luck to everyone!

this is just what I needed to send me to a Weight Watcher’s meeting. I’ve been “thinking about rejoining” for months. Thanks, Danica, for the motivation. I would love to be part of the support group. I’m going to need all the help I can get.

I’ve been a lifetime member since 1994. Was maintaining my goal weight until some health issues got me about two years ago, and prednisone has become a daily part of my life. So, I went back yesterday and am committed to losing this extra weight. I’m pretty excited about this new plan. Would love to be a part of your chat.

I would love to join the weight loss group. I have been attending meetings for just over a year and have lost 40 lbs. I am SO excited about the new plan and feel it is the new start I need to lose the last 20 lbs. to my goal! Thanks for putting this together!

I have been a WW re-starter for years! Two years ago, I got very close to goal and quit going to meetings (dumb!!). I have been “kinda” following the plan online now, but honestly, the lack of accountability is bad for me. I am very excited about the new plan, as I think it is forcing me to re-think what I am doing. I became too complacent with the Points system.
I would love to be a part of this support group! You are a great motivator!

Danica, please sign me up also. I do WW online and attend weekly meetings. I am looking forward to receiving the meeting materials on the new program. I may even purchase the kit as you did. Thank you for all of the information.

I’m a lifetime member and can’t always make the meetings, would love to belong to this blog to help me stay motivated. I need to lose 15 pds.(again) to reach goal, but WW is the only program that seems to work for me. I will do this again and hope that I can maintain this time around with the new point system.

Would like to be part of support group.
Been a WW member since 1973, been a lifer since 1985.
Still go to meetings every Sat morning (although I did go last night to learn the new program).. thanks for starting this group.

I would like to join the WW support group as well. I am excited about this new challenge with the new program. It will mean the need to be consciously self-ware of what is required to make it work. I am up for the challenge. Please sign me up for the Support group.
MaryAnne

I have been toying around with joining WW and the only reason I have not done so is because of the mixed messages I have received regarding online and face to face meetings. Schedule wise online works best for me. I am in front of a computer at least 9 hours out of the day, so online is also convenient. I have been told that face to face meetings present greater accountability. Keeping that in mind, I have not done anything. I would love to join and online WW Support Group.

Was doing WW on-line, but with the new program decided to hit the weekly meetings again. My weigh in is on Saturdays but I couldn’t wait and had yesterday off so I hit a meeting even though I had to weigh in again. Worth it to hear all the info and get the materials. Would like to be a part of your WW support group.

I loved weightwatchers. 2 years ago I lost 22 pounds. Now struggling with keeping it off. The meetings really do work and I am looking forward to hearing more about the plus program. Would love to get my hands one of the new calculators and program to read up on it. I don’t belong to WW online any longer. Can you access this program off line anywhere?

I’m so excited for this new program! I’m a lifetime member (40 lbs ago) and just rejoined Weight Watchers about a month ago. I’m ready to do it…I believe you have to “be there” mentally to lose weight, and I’m there!! I would love to win a new calculator, can’t wait to go to a new meeting and find out all the new stuff!! I would also like to join the WW support group, I think it would be very helpful!

Looking forward to our meeting tonight. Heard that is going to be easier to follow. My leader said she lost 5 plus lbs the first 2 wks. Hope I can do it too. I would like to join the support group also.

I’m a WW newbie and have experienced the older program for 2 months now… WL so far.. 11 lbs.. I followed the “bite it write it” mantra and always thought the point values were a bit sketchy because a high carb and lean protein could technically have the same value…
I am glad for the new program, but still have my doubts….So the weeks to come will be key in proving me to be a skeptic… ( I pray to god that I am so so wrong)

Here’s my suggestion for the support group.. How about pictures of food, much like the egg on toast and apple picture.., posted each week to help create a weekly meal plan… Take it a step further than just recipe swaps.. show me the food…

Has anyone seen the Points value for Vitatop Muffin Tops? (They are one of my staples and my meeting is not until later this week). And how about a shout out to Starbucks with a Grande Skinny Latte weighing in as one of the free power foods – Way to Go!!

I dropped out of WW three weeks ago as I was doing so badly. MY own problem not WWs.Felt like I was wasting my money. then my leader sent me an email telling me about the new programme so I am going tonight to check it out.A bit embarrassed at weighing in . I joined 40 years ago and did so well and became a Lifetime Member. Even worked for them as a clerk. I am so ashamed of myself for not having better control over what I stuff in my mouth.Hopefully this new programme may do the job.I did my best under the original programme but then again I was 40 years younger.

Sandra (in Ca) – Thanks – I scrolle dup and saw that Viatatops chocoloate (also my favorite) went to 3 points – but like you said, wih free fruits and veggies, who cares!

Paige: If you like oatmeal, you may want to try this: Cook up a batch (this makes about a weeks worth – if your family doesn’t get into it as mine sometimes does 8-)). Follow the Quaker Oatmeal box directions for serving quantity. Start with 2 sticks of whole cinnamon in the water. Add 1 cup of Steel Cut oats (great fiber) and 3 cups of regular (not instant) oatmeal. While that is bubbling away, add a splash of vanilla extract to taste. Keep stirring every few minutes and while that is happening cut up an apple or two (remove the skin), lay in a glass pie dish and add ground cinnamon and a few shakes of Butter Buds (or Molly McButter) (this is real butter just dehydrated) to the top. Add a little water and microwae on high for about 3.5 to 4 minutes. What you want is a ‘cinnamony apple pie like’ consisistency. When the oatmeal is done, add the apples and stir well. The cinnamon will have thickened just a little and will over the next few days give even more flavor the oatmeal. You can add a little more ground cinnanmon to taste. After the oatmeal cools, you can store in the fridge – it will last for about 1 week (you will have just about enough for 1 cup a day). Each day you can heat the correct portion in the microwave and after it is hot, add a half of fresh or even frozen bananana and some blueberries (I add frozen blueberries) and put a top on the bowl to let them all ‘hang out’ for about 15 mins or so (I normally do this right after I work out and it is ready as soon as I am done with my shower 😎 Shake a litle ground flax seed on the top. This is really good and you can take it to work in a plastic container – I travel with this even when visiting relatives so that I can have at least a decent breakfast. Hope you like it 😎

I admit, as a Lifetime Member (who has recently gotten back on the wagon I fell off) I was more than a little freaked out about the change! I have so many “point values” for recipes, snacks, restaurant foods, etc. in my brain, the idea of recalculating sent me into a spin! I do love the zero point fruit concept, but I feel like it’s going to take me a little time to adjust to recalculating without my slide tool! But I will perservere!

I would really like to join your group. Thanks for all the information about the new program. I am excited and looking forward to a good change. I need to lose about 80 pounds so I will need all the encouragement I can get.

Please sign me up for group too.
I made lifetime in 2002 and thought I could do it myself. Ha! Went back in January of 2010. I love the new program for some of the same reason others are nervous about it. It makes me feel like a newbie again and re-motivates me. All the past programs have worked if you follow them, but now it seems that new program is much more healthy oriented but still permits you to make your own choices. I am excited.

I am a lifetime member since 2005; had a few set backs when I fell and broke my ankle 3 years ago. I need to get back on track and get back to excercising as best I can! I’d love to be in your support group.

Couldn’t wait to see the new ppp so I went at lunchtime…of course I had to weigh in and it was disappointing, but I will weigh in again on Saturday since I have to do so every month as a LT Member. The good thing is I am sill under my goal. The other good thing is that when I weigh in on Sat. I will have lost weight. I usually weigh in before eating, in the lightest clothes possible. Today I had eaten a hearty oatmeal breakfast and was wearing work clothes…all this added a few so hopefully it’sll make me look good on Sat.
The program is about a new mindset. Eating higher point quality foods to get up to 29 points. Today I came up short by 6 points and I had no room or desire for any more food. Hopefully this is a good thing! Will keep you posted.

Day 2 on the new program and I am completely hooked! I lost about 100 on the former program and have kept it off for 2 years and still track everything I eat online. I needed a boost and this is exactly it! I have been trying to lose another 10#, but have been struggling with that. I am anxious to see how all the fruit is going to impact me (one of the first things I did was buy grapes and bananas!!). I have 29 pts each day and today at 9 pm, I still have 11 remaining.

I think the hardest part is going to be figuring out the formula.

So, good luck to all. If you like good, healthy food, I think you’ll love this.

Change is always hard however I really like the new program. Went to the meeting today that talked about the new point system. I love the fact that fruit is now 0 points. After the meeting I went to the store and stocked up on fruits and veggies.
Please include me in your support group when its up and running.

I have been a lifetime member since the mid 80’s and have been through many changes. Went to the new points plus roll out this am and I think this the best of them all. While many point values have increased ( Progresso 0 pt soup is now 1) there are many that have decreased as well (turkey breast from 1 to 0). This new program has renewed my enthusiasm which is so important especially during the holidays. Please add me to your e-mail list. Would love to meet new buddies struggling with the same issues. Thanks so much!

Thank you Danica, for your enthusiasm and insights. With HBP, high cholesterol and triglycerides and 50 extra pounds, my doctor has been very patient with me….but it’s time to pay the piper! As a Life Member from the late 80’s I know I can do it….just need to remember I’m older and let it be OK if the weight comes off slower….just persevere!

Please sign me up for the Support Group online…know I’ll need it….and thanks again.

Happy to have found your web site. I’ve lost over 50 pounds on the now “old” points program. I have a few pounds to go and it’s still working so it’s a little scary to switch! A support group is a great idea. Thanks!

I’ve been on program for 11 months now and have lost half my weight. I’ve had the new materials since Sunday and I have been trying to follow the new points plus plan for the last 3 days. I find it much more complicated than the old point plan. I guess because I now need a calculator to figure out points when I was able to do it in my head. I have been running a double tracker so far this week of the old points total and the new points plus total and, at least for me, it’s coming out almost the same. On points plus I have gone over the old points number a point or 2 each day but stayed within my points plus number. All my favorite snacks have gone up 1 or 2 points and so, as I guess WW intended, I’ve subbed in fruit for one of my snacks. One of the purposes of the new program I’m sure is to try and direct you to more healthful foods.

I know that WW has tried to incorporate the newest nutritional information into this new program but they also have a profit motive in getting new and older members into the meetings and also in selling new materials and kits. Having done the new program for the last 3 days I have to tell you it is almost essential that you purchase the new points calculator and perhaps the new complete food companion. Most of the foods I eat just are not covered in the free materials.

I seem to remember from some college marketing course I took that “it it ain’t broke don’t fix it” but I guess WW is trying to do that. I guess we will see if in the long run it works. I have to wonder, after 3 days of doing it the new way, if in a year or 2 we will be back to doing it the old way in some renamed new plan. Just my opinion.

I just recieved my new package on yesterday and it is soooo exciting. I’m very happy and pleased to be on the new system. Breakthrough in WW……CARBS do count, we have just been eating the wrong ones. (speaking to self) With determination and dedication, I will and I can overcome this weight barrier in my life. Way to go WW buddies! 🙂

Hello Danica,
I appreciate your comments and enthusiasm regarding the new WW plan. Last evening I attended my regular meeting and I must admit it was the most quiet our group has ever been, just trying to listen and grasp the new concepts as our leader discussed them.
I just typed in WW new plan in my search and stumbled onto your webpage and it is wonderful. Explained so much more and the comments from friends has helped a great deal.
I reached my goal and will work hard to maintain it for life!

Thanks for the great info! Sounds exciting and am anxious to get motivated again!

But I am confused about how I can get my daily points target. On the old plan, it was 18. I am not into going to back to a meeting right now and I do not subscribe to etools (I am a Lifetime Member) and the third option is to use my points calculator to calculate the daily points target seems to be the best bet for me, but how can I figure out my daily points target using my points calculator???

Thanks for this post! I love the information you posted and looking forward to the new program! I have a points calculator from the most recent (before this program) change will i need to purchase a new one or is it the same one?

Kristy:
I heard that the old points calculator is obsolete now and you need to buy a new one! Sigh…..I guess to be successful, one needs to make an investment! Looks like the kit with free calculator may be the way to go!

Glad some people are interested in the new program. I tried to be positive at my little meeting last night, until we found out that not only are you only able to calculate the new points based with a new $15 calculator, our meeting didn’t have any due to a supplier isssue, nor did they have any of the deluxe kits that would have included.

Big fail on the support system of WW if they can’t even supply their clients with the materials needed to implement their new program.

On the plus side, I found a formula online (evidently the points plus system has been in place in Europe for a few years under a different name):

Points = (Protein/10.9) + (Carbs/9.2) + (Fat/3.9) + (Fiber/35)

Since I don’t have a working calculator, I guess I just get to do math everytime I want to record something.

Also a bit miffed they don’t release how to figure out your personal weekly points…will have to look for that formula too.

I found your site yesterday when I was searching the web trying to find out why I can’t get to WW on-line. Still can’t today. Yesterday, I was able to call WW 800 number to ask a Q about the new electronic calculators. Later when I realized I couldn’t get online to use my pts tracker or to read information on the new program, I sent 2 messages to Cust Svc which have remained unanswered, and I’ve tried the 800 number again which is “closed” even though there’s a recorded message saying their office hrs are 8-5 weekdays! THIS morning no matter what I do, I just keep getting that screen that has the 3 little squares followed by “start now” which then leads back to the same screen all over again, but hitting “start now” never starts. Is anyone else having similar problems?

so i joined in july. I bought the books and all that good stuff. It didnt break me but it was excpensive. So now if I want new books I have to pay for them. I do have an i phone so I have the app. I am almost a lifetime member. Im not sure if I like the new plan.

I just found your blog and I love it!!! But I must say that I am super jealous, my deluxe package was $55!!! I think it totally worth 30 something but after getting it home 55 seemed outrageous for it.

But I am loving the new program, I ate my normal breakfast of oatmeal and yogurt this morning, and while I usually ad a fruit to it. This morning tough I added strawberries, raspberries and a banana!! Loving the zero point fruit!!

I would love to be a part of the support group. Since I will be doing the plan online, I would like a “pen pal” feature, where those who are interested could be matched up with a pal, who they can email/twitter/whatever with to keep each other on task and motivated. It’s one thing to have a group to go for, but if you fall off the wagon or go missing from the site, who’s going to know. This would hopefully prevent that.

To be honest I really don’t like the new program. I feel like I’m being forced to spend more money, and I’m sorry but I am not very financially endowed so this is a big deal for me. I don’t want to have a monthly payment, and the new program is forcing me to do 1 of 2 things – either have a monthly payment for eTools or spend money on a calculator that I really don’t want to carry around with me every where I go. I do have a smart phone & would love to use it, but again I can’t afford to spend the money on eTools. And these are the only two ways that I can calculate points now because there is no free slider. I’m really upset about this, I had just rejoined WW two weeks ago and lost 2 lbs! Now I feel kind of depressed, like my favorite way to lose weight is WW and it’s not the same WW it used to be. I would be fine with the new program if there was a slider or free app. It’s so sad to me that that’s where I’m at. I can do it the old way, but then it seems like I’m not even participating in something w/ a group anymore. Sigh.

Laura, I would try to talk to your leader about the situation, sometimes they can be helpful. Also, once the big excitement of the new program is over, I wouldnt be surprised if they started having free ways to figure out points- and we all know a pirated version will be online very soon. (Not that I support trademark infrigement!)

Every couple years this happens. After I lost my weight on winning points? (the puzzle peice book) I was very skeptical about ‘flex’ points… but it grew on me.

Thank you so much for all this info! I went out today and bought the member kit and the points plus calculator – I was playing around calculating foods I tend to eat to find out the new points value and I’m a little confused. I entered in the nutrition info for a Special K Protein Meal bar and the new points value is 5 (was 3) – I entered in the same nutrition info but lowered the protein and the points actually went down – I thought protein would lower points, not increase them. Thoughts?

I love the idea of your blog and support group! One thing that personally I found challanging in staying a member in the weight watchers program was my schedule revolving around my son’s activities. Also being an on the go mom, it made it very difficult to stay on the program. I would love to see more quick to fix receipes / dinner ideas as well as kid friendly meals…being a single mom I hate preparing two meals just because my child doesn’t like what I can eat. I would also love to see ideas shared. As a single parent I can no longer afford to attend meetings…that 39 a month is a huge expense for me…one that can go to utilies, groceries, etc. I could use a support group outside of weight watchers where I can get the support and encouragement that I need to stay on track.

thursday 2nd dec 2010
Please include me in your weight loss discussion group. I am 71 joined ww in 2000, lost 72 lbs, became a receptionist, then a leader for 6 years. Became ill and could not exercise for a long period, gained 40 lbs and am back. It is much harder, but I am determined to lose 28 lbs which would put me at my goal weight.

Just discovered your site. It looks wonderful! I am getting motivated again about losing the weight. Thank You! Would love to be part of the support group!!! Thank you for all your hard work on this site.

I would like to be part of the WW support group. Been a lifetime (on and off) for years. A new program will be difficult to learn – but maybe motivational at the same time? Going to meeting tonite. Thanx for sharing that prices will go UP in January.

Thanks for the info Danica! I’ve been on WW in the past and it has been on my mind to get back in the game. Your info and excitement about the new program sent me running back to WW to join in!! Please add me to the WW Support Group!!!

just went to mtg tonight to learn new program. Good grief, i’ve spent much time looking online for the formula…….there is no slider. in the past i didn’t need a calculator. looks like i need to invest huh? Add me to the group!

Love the site. I think if people posted their weight losses (or gains) weekly and what they thought contributed to the
(+/-). possibly before or after photos – i love hearing about people’s successes. count me in for the support group.

I am also very interested and want to be included please. I called my local WW and the kits are on back order, may not be here until Jan at the earliest, and cost $43 now. Total frustration for me! I want to join in Jan, and want to prepare for success! Any and all help appreciated–I have a large amount to lose and plan on succeeding. I did it once before and WILL do it again….

I am really excited about the new program. I’m not sure why, but it just feels easier. And I love being able to grab an apple or some grapes for a snack. Since I am doing the program on-line I would love to become a part of this support group. I am definitely looking for a positive, upbeat experience and I believe this is the place to find it! Thanks!!!

Would love to join the group. I have anxiety about switching over! I feel overwhelmed that I need to recalculate everything. I dont know what to look for while shopping. I’d love some (any!) tips for demystifying the new plan, what to look for while shopping, etc. Thanks!!

I was in a rut for a while and i am loving points plus. What is has done is get me re-focused. I’m spending lots of time researching what I can eat for the least points. My biggest surprise was the points for a lousy potato but I don’t eat them every day so it will be okay. I would suggest that everyone get the points calculator. I didn’t but will this week. I use e-tools and my i-pod but have found so often this week whenn looking for point values I had to either get my i-pod or go on the computer.
Would love to see recipes on the group site especially since I am not a cook,

I have been maintaining lifetime goal for two years, and still attend weekly meetings. I do not subscribe to e-tools, use a 3 month written tracker, and have not had to pay since i am staying at goal. (first time in my life, after many attempts). Our meetings had the new calculators on sale for $5.95 this week, which i did not think was a hefty investment in my health. The materials were free and complete.
For those asking, and not sure if i’m being “legal” – but your daily target pointsare calculated at the scale by the receptionist/leader. The minimum daily is 29 for everyone – and if you are lifetime and maintaining – add 6 – to a daily target of 35. See if that helps maintain – adjust accordingly. So far, i’ve only been able to get all of them in one day! The weekly allowance points are now 49 for everybody. While some foods “cost more points”, allowances are more so it evens out. Free fruit is wonderful! I was resistant to change also – but one can always find fault from a resistant point of view – I decided to accept the change as a booster to the mediocre set in, roll up my sleeves. adapt, and so far, i love it!! Fits my lifestyle better than any in the past. If you want to succeed, you have to be willing to ask yourself what you are willing to do – the resistance can become just another excuse to delay that success.

I was on maintance for 9 years and lost 65 pnds on the old point plan and kept my weight off till I got layed off over a year ago there went my routiine and then starting putting weight back on. Now am doing the new plan on day 4 and love it so far can’t wait to weigh in on wed. to see how I have done. I think I have done well and don’t feel hungry. Love going to the meetings and seeing the other members suggestions. I also would like to be part of the suport group love your site.

I just started Weight Watchers yesterday and feel a little overwhelmed. I was browsing for information online and came across your site. It is so wonderful!! I can’t tell you how much more motivated I am after reading your posts and recipes. If possible, I would like to be part of your WW support site as well. Thank you for your terrific blog!! ^.^

Add me to your group please. I did ww on line for a year and lost 20lbs. Went off and gained it all back plus, been doing a medically weightloss program for the past 7 weeks and have lost 24 lbs, but it is way expensive, and with the new point system, I am excited, because I have low blood sugar and had problems staying on point before.

I would like to join the support group too! I did WW in the past and loved it. Now I’m trying to lose baby weight from my recent 3 month old son. Yikes pregnancy sure does a number on your body! I’m also nursing, which I heard helps you lose weight, but hasn’t really helped me much 🙁

I lost 20 pounds ending 1 year ago on Weight Watchers. Have recently (last 5 months) put 10 pounds back on. I actually never reached goal the first time, but was reasonably happy where I was. I’d like to really focus on getting as healthy as I can be at my age (53). Would love to have the extra support of your group – I found it so helpful when people in my old WW meeting talked about things that helped them, recipes, snack ideas, etc. I am rejoining this week.

Do you know when the app for the droid is coming out that you spoke about. Scan the barcode and get the points value? Also do you know what it is going to be called. Thanks! Your website is great, I am going to start weight watchers soon!

I have had much success with the Weight Watchers program and hope to lose even a little more with the new plan. I would welcome the chance to be a part of your support group. I hope to hear from you soon! THANKS for sharing the some of the specifics!

I haven’t joined yet, but I’m going to this week. Calling Weight Watchers today to get their pre-paid pass that way, its way cheaper then getting it at a meeting. 20wks $179.00 by phone, $199.00 at the meeting. My mom joined and she said most people in her class had big weight lose numbers on the new points plus. 5-8lbs first week is a great start! Can’t wait to get started!

I just joined Weight Watcher for the 4th time this past Friday. The leader was great! For the first time I actually feel like I can do this and I am very excited. I have 80lbs to lose, I am really looking forward to new online support group. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I love your enthusiastic presentation and overview.

I just ordered my kit today and I am so glad I did because there were only two left and they have no idea when a new shipment will arrive. Plus it was only $35 and the exact same thing is on amazon right now for $139!!!! i would love to join the support group on twitter. All the motivation I can get and sharing recipes and ideas is so fun and makes the process so much easier

I’m enjoying this site. I started the new program last week and lost 4lbs. Is anyone familiar with the GI DIET (Red, Yellow, Green Foods)? Points Plus is exactly the same. The new program offers a “no counting points option” too (thus sticking to green light “Power foods”. Check it out. The GI book offers details on how everything is calculated and there are very good tips. I still believe in tracking to stay focused . The new program will definitely work! I look forward to being a member of this support group.

WW meeting in 1 hour and i find myself excited after two years of weekly attendance & lifetime goal maintained. After eating 18-22 points a day, really had trouble even coming close to recommended daily target of 35 and only used 2 of my WAP. Thus, my scale is showing a loss; hope that means as i adjust my eating, more points will mean maintenance. Trial and error! Find i eat mostly power foods, a lot of fruit – which i guess was using my points up prior. Never in my life did i think i would have to eat more to NOT lose. It works when you work it! Only took a lifetime of errors to get here – it IS possible, so hang in there! You, too, can do it. (loss: 50#, size 20 to a size 8). Gotta love WW 🙂

i have developed a slider.
It is incredibly simple.
It does not use four variables.
It does not find plus points.
But what it does find is virtually equivalent to plus points.
Do you think anyone might be interested?

Thanks for this site. I am diabetic and very concerned about the effect that free fruits will have on my daily glucose levels and my A1C three-month levels. I have been quite effective at managing my daily levels through minimizing sugary fruits (such as grapes, melons and pineapples). I love fresh fruit and am a little concerned about my ability to limit my consumption with this new program’s incentive on eating fresh fruit with no point penalty. I checked the site for a discussion of diabetes and the new program to no avail. I am thinking that I can follow this program if I maintain my current consumption rules for fresh fruit. Common sense tells me that I will need to modify the program to meet my needs; however, will too much modification mean that I am not really following this program? Can other diabetics tell me their experience? Thanks.

I am very interested in the support group. I have been struggling with my weight for the past several years. I lost 35 pounds in 1999 but have gained it back. Can’t seem to get it back in control. I have been attending a Weight Watchers meeting and leave feeling motivated but by the second day I have lost motivation, with sweets being the main problem. Very excited about the new program. I am a lifetime member and I just signed up again today for etools. Looking forward to learning about the new program.

Forgive me for not getting why people who aren’t happy with the new program are so upset. If the old points system was working for you, what’s keeping you from continuing on it? Are there WW spies who are watching everything you eat???

i would love to join the group. I kind of did the old way but did not really stick to it but now i am ready to stick to the new program. i am tight on money and can use any free advice i can get….I have wanted to eat less carbs but did not want to do Atkins or the other popular low carb or no carb diets. So I hope you will let me join your group i would appreciate it very much..

I’m very excited!! I had the best luck with Core in the past – but not enough people did it and it was hard to stay motivated. This sounds perfect for me, I enjoy eating healthy and look forward to hearing everyone’s ideas and tricks to make this a lifestyle change. I have so many questions still (have not been to a meeting yet) about the changes in points. I wonder if there is a site with the new points listed for most foods? I still love a piece of pizza occasionally and a glass of wine, so now with the extra points I think it will fit in nicely.
When I did the old point system I never lost more than 2 pounds in a week, however, when I started doing Core – I lost 4.6 the very first week! I hope this will be the same. Good luck to everyone.

I reached my weight watcher goal in 1970. There have been many changes to the program making it not very restrictive. The choices allowed were poison to me. Over the years I have gained weight and am now at my highest point .
This latest program sounds more promising to me, and the thought of this support group is like “frosting on the cake”.
This is the week that I will again join ww and am looking forward to following the comments your readers submit.

Boy, you have devoted alot of time to this site. Thanks for the effort. I’m a WW member online and somehow it appears that you have more information. I never saw the estimated points per meal chart. Include me please.

I am not sure about the effectiveness of the new plan. In the first week of the new plan I lost 1 lb. and the last week I gain 1.4lb. In my case I think the problem is the 0 point fruit without any advice or limitation about the maximum quantity one can eat per day. I ate a lot of fruit. In the past plan it sum up about 10-16 points (e.g.: 6 tangerines, 2 apples, 2 pears, and 2 bananas). Now it is all together zero points. I think Weight Watchers is not doing a good job advising the users on how to manage the ” zero points” foods, particularly when one eat large amount of that food (they used to do it in the older plan). I e-mail WW about this and they told me to go to a meeting, which I don’t have time to do (that is the reason I am doing it online). So, I probably will be moving to another diet plan or book like the “eat to live”. I lost 52 lb. in the last 8 months following WW. It was an excellent online tool for weight control and loosing it will be a big gap for me to diet.

Could I please join your support group? Updates when posted, etc? I also rejoined WW and not sure how long I can keep going to the meetings, for financial reasons, so hoping I can stay accountable this way! thanks!

Glad I found your website….have been contemplating trying the new WW program but I think I’ll wait until it get “broken in” …..I’m staying on the points program…have about 70 pounds to lose in one year. Wish me luck…I am 64 years old and promised my late husband I would be at goal by the time I’m 65! Would like to be part of your support group

Great blog post! Bravo to Weight Watches for finally offering a true healthy eating program and BRAVO to you for letting us know about it. Seems there is alot of interest in a support group. Keep me posted and I’ll refer my clients to your group.
Your partner in health,
Cindy

Ok I just decided to start the program tomorrow. I used to do the old WW program many years ago…well two babies later I’m back with hopes that this new program will work for me. Its seems to be the most nutritionally sound so I am really looking forward to it. I am going to be doing everything online as there is not a group meeting within 30 minutes of my house so it would just be easier for me. I will need all the support I can get. Can I please be a part of your support group? Thanks 🙂

I am feeling so sad I quit drinking and smoking many years ago then the weight gain. I have been hooked on French Vanilla International coffee something aweful and can drink a can in to/three days. Lately I have been experiencing sweats and can get no relief.

I now believe it is my weight and the coffee. I need help. Where do I start?

I rejoined WW last week and am ready to get back on program this New Year.
I lost 40lbs, made lifetime and kept it off for 2 years. I fell off the wagon this last year and have gained 13 lbs. I’m so ready for the new program and would to be part of your support group.

OK I have been searching for the new formula to figure out what my new points would be under the Points Plus plan, because I am going to try it out for a week or so before buying in again, as last time I paid for a year & never used it. No one is sharing that, however, I pulled out my old QuikTrak & as I had suspected there are still 10 weight groups, i.e. less than 150 is 20, 150-174 is 22, & so on. In the pic above from the kit there are also 10 levels of allowed points. I’m gonna take a chance & use my old calculator to figure out what my points would have been & then find the weight that coincides with that on the new plan. I have already found the formula for calculating the new food points so I’ll try it out & see if I actually stick with it this time before I dive in with more money. Maybe some of y’all will find this helpful too.

I have 1 hubby and 4 kids ages 8-19 yrs. who struggle with weight issues. I do not, but want to help them. Is it feasible for me to attend the meetings (since my schedule allows it and I am the cook in the family), and implement this program for my whole family? I like the healthier concept for 2011, and think that learning proper portions is also a plus even for my 8 yr. old. I am apprehensive that I won’t be able to pull this off for my whole family. Do you think it would work?

Love seeing Jennifer Hudson in the new commercials. Very inspirational! I always try new weight loss methods…but seem to come back to WW every January. Would love to be part of your support group – looking forward to reading your blog on a daily basis – thanks!

Yes, WW has done a great marketing job once again! I’m not buying it .. I prefer the straight forward approach … Calories are calories.. They are easier to track than points and if you know how to add you can’t cheat like you can with points. No rulers, slides, calculators, manuals, or silly gimmicks.

Thank you so much for providing this! I used to use the old WW points plan and was thinking about rejoining to rid myself of baby #2 fluff (after all, she *is* two years old, I can’t really use the baby excuse anymore, lol). I was curious about the new plan, but wasn’t sure if I would like it. I’m so happy to have read this, it helps me make up my mind!

was very upset when i got home today with my “new” WW bread & bagels and saw the new points. i thought it was new packaging. heard you can’t mix old points with new, please help. Lost 50 pounds eating WW foods 4 years ago and kept it off. i am 46 years old and weigh 120lbs and love it! I DO NOT want to gain any back now! My daily old points were 20, what should they be now and why can’t I mix old with new, what will happen?

Hi, I want weight watchers to work for me this time! Please count me in…I am on disability and am on such a tight budget, I could truly use the free support from people, like me, who want the weight off and for life.

I do have questions:

1. How many points do I have a day? (my range is/was 30)
2. Can I use the points calculator I have now?
3. Is there a free support group online that will not kill my budget, since Weight Watchers values health over money?
4. How do I get the new materials for free?

Please answer my questions as urgently as possible, I am 80 pounds overweight and am using a cane because of it!

I’m on day 3 of the new program and I love the fact that fruits and most veggies are 0 points. However, Id like to see a new points plus food list online, somewhere other than the website, which I am not on because of finanical reasons. My local meeting area didnt have the food list avaliable to me, and its really hard to know how many points I’m using when things dont have a label. Does anyone know where I can find a points plus food list?

I am climbing on the wagon….need to be accountable and I want to be as excited as the originator of this thread. I am joining on line ….. did the old points program and didnt mind it at all….cant wait to get this one under my belt (that I hope will be pulled in a couple of notches before to long)…. would like to join arms with you all and bring encouragement and latch on to some along the way.

I am new and looking into doing WW’s online program. I have seen the new points plus advertise quite a bit online the last few days but I can’t seem to find anything online for it here in Canada. Do you know if its available here yet? Is it just a US thing? Anyone got any info on it? I was half way through the joining up until I came upon the address part and saw Canada was not on the list,….lol Oh my 🙂
Thanks for any help

Thank you so much for posting this. I am attending an at work information session this coming Friday. I am really excited that the program has changed and is encouraging whole grain, fruits, veggies, etc. by changing the points value system. I did so great the first time I did WW which was 10 years ago. Sadly, I have gained it all back plus 10lbs. I was so discouraged until I read this post. I started today following the old plan 21 pts + 35 flex but am anxious to see how the new Points Plus will work. Yeah for 0pt fruits and veggies. I went from being devestated by the scale this morning to being encouraged at a new beginning.

This sounds so awesome! I rejoined last Thursday, and was so surprised at so many changes with WW. I love them. I joined with my daughter and we are so pumped! I love my new calculator, and my new companion books. What a help.
It really does feel like I get more to eat now, even though it’s only been 4 days, and I got thru my pizza weekend! Oh how proud of myself I am! I love pizza, and I did not go out and buy a pizza and eat half of it by myself. hahaha.
I can’t wait till Thursday to see how I did, So thanks, and talk to you soon!
Blessings and Stay OP

I’ve been faithfully on the new points plus program eating about 24-27 points per day, not even coming close to using the extra points for the week. I’ve been having a banana at breakfast and an orange, then after dinner 2 cups of melon. So far I’ve gained about 1 pound instead of losing. I’m going on the old plan, counting the fruit as points and having about 23-25 points per day.

Just started back a week and a half ago with my eighteen years old daughter. We both had a great first week (5lbs ea) and hoping to have many more successful weeks. Would love the support and tips from those a few steps ahead of us!.

I am a lifetime member and former WW emloyee. I kept the weight off for about 10 years and then it slowly started to creep back even though I still basically followed the old points program. Recently I heard about points plus and decided to go back to WW and try them. Well, It is the greatest weight loss program I have ever been on. I was eating till I was stuffed and I couldn’t believe I lost 2 lbs. I never lose fast so this was amazing. I don’t know how it works because I have always eaten the so called power foods but somehow it really works.

Twice I have lost about 50 lbs. w/WW and like anything, it works if one works the program. I stopped because of several reasons, one I was lazy but also I did not feel they were very “real” food oriented. To much process, the focus could have been healthier. Am rejoining because it sounds so much more healthy and they talk power foods. I am excited!

Jenny Craig worked well for me the first time around, but my second attempt has been nothing but “yo-yoing.” Once I went off the prepared meals, I was back at square one. I’m a semi-retired teacher, only tutoring a bit, and don’t have big bucks for an expensive program. (Besides, my husband would divorce me if I invested much more in meal plans, and then I’d face the cost of a lawyer…)

In total, how expensive is all of this and where do you have a meeting place near me? Also (a BIG also), must I get on a scale in front of others to be weighed in like a heifer? I don’t want to know my present weight but rather my progress!

I am not all that please with e-tools. Having lots of trouble and they won’t email or call me to help (greater then 2 weeks) I don’t use the calculator, as I loose them and I just bought ALL this stuff 6 months ago and feel really cheated and defeated I only have 15 more pounds to loose

I am a lifetime member who lost 100 lbs about 12 years ago. I have now gained back 20 expecially since I retired and now the weather does not permit much activity. I am on the points plus program about 2 weeks now and I have not lost and may have gained a pound. I am on 29 points and have not used more than 4 or 5 extra points. I am fully satisfied with the food and have no trouble keeping on track except that I am having no results. I do try to walk a lot shopping, etc and do all my own house cleaning. I am wondering if there is just too much food to eat. I don’t even eat a whole lot of fruit. Maybe a little bit more that on the old points but I am a little careful about it. I also eat very healthy, whole grains, nothing fried, appropriate portions, not to much ethnic foods or dining out. What else can I do. Any suggestions?

I was so excited when I read on your website about the new pointsplus calculator so I went out a got me one.I am having a problem with coming up on the calculator the fruit begin “0” point.I have tried many times but it is never “0” point on the calculator. What is going wrong. I have read the instructions many times.Please help me……Thanks

I think it sucks that ww has come out with a new program and they don’t even have the calculator to use to do it. They also aren’t very helpful in explaining how to do the program because they want people to buy the calculator. It is really poor planning.

I went online at the WW site and ordered the Deluxe at Home Kit. I started one week ago and lost 5 pounds so far. I can have 33 points a day and my hubby can have 54. I went through the books and wrote down all the foods and restaurant foods I like with the points. I have an Instant Breakfast every morning which is 6 points, so I have 27 left for the rest of the day. I like the new plan.

i am considering the online membership as the closest meeting is 45 miles away from me, but am not a huge computer geek…can i still purchase the kit you show with all the books, calculator, etc or is that only offered at meetings?

I have been on the old points system for many years. I am attempting to maintain my weight after having lost, and don’t even diligently check my points as I eat pretty much the same thing every week. However, I do keep the slide counter in my purse for checking foods at the market, etc.

I have followed WW for over 6 years, and lost exactly what I wanted to. I have not gained it back, but need to stay on the program. I DO NOT attend meetings, and I just bought the whole kit/with calculator on ebay. I am looking forward to using this new program, and thank you for the informative site. Good luck everyone 🙂

Hi,, I’m not motivaed,, and not surprised. another “CHANGE”. The saying, if its not broken….?? they are trying to fix it yet again. All new, and mo, money . WW has 100,s of my dollars, I handed over on programs to fix me, four times in the last 15 years,and I always went back to 175lbs. I’m 62, supposed to weigh 142 according to WW., NO THANX. EXERCISE,,,, is all that works,{ I know that,} eating healthy, works, { I know that}.and “loving, ME,,, works,, not some new ,,Yes I will say it,,,DIET.

Can anyone tell me what the weight ranges and point allowances per day are with the new Points Plus system? It looks like a great program, the old points system always worked for me. However, I am ready to try something new!! It seems the low carb, not no carb is the way to go..

Hello! I came across this information and think it was very well written. Thank you. I am a lifetime member on the “old” points program. It was the ONLY diet that worked for me and after I switched over to the new system, I’ve gained a total of 8 pounds. Very upsetting. I’ve been at my goal weight for 3 years and felt the old system was comprehensive and still gave me the choice whether or not to eat the healthful options. I’ve discussed with the WW staff and shared my tracker to ensure I was calculating correctly and they are scratching their heads as well.
I’m going to give this one more month but if I continue to gain, I’ll have to go back on the old program on my own.

I just started this program and I can honestly say that for the first time in my life I feel like I am actually going to be able to do this! I love the new points system, it is so easy and I NEVER feel deprived. It has been two weeks and I have (effortlessly, it seems) lost 8 lbs already. Next weigh in is Monday and I am super excited! I recommend this program to anyone who thinks that loosing weight is hard…because this program makes it so easy.

Help!!! What am I doing wrong? I have gained 5lbs since starting the new program. The old program worked terrific for me and I was doing quite well. I stopped for a few weeks and then decided to try the new program. I lost 4lbs the first week and then gained 5lbs. I have been gaining about 1lb per week since switiching. I am very upset, but will try sticking with the program.

Funny You mention that you are gaining on the new program. I have just started and I feel I am doing well but other people in the group that have been on the old program have been complaing of the same thing as you Pat. There must be something to it. Maybe your body has to readjust. But your are not alone…Good LUck

Have you started a WW group yet? If so, please let me know where I can join. I am going to have to go to the actual meeting and sign up in order to buy the kit. They told me that you can not purchase the kits or calculator without being a member. I just retired and live away from the meetings, but I will find one and pay so I can get this show on the road.
Thank you so much!!!

I have always in the past enjoyed the ww new programs, but not so happy about this one. I loved that it was easy to calculate points whenever, whatever I was doing and even got good at doing it without the slider (for things under 200 calories). This way seems like it’s just going to take a lot more thinking. Also I have spent the past three years figuring out what is a good points range for my body…and now I’ll have to do that all over again! I’m also pregnant and use ww to help me keep my weight gain under control. I often refer to online sources to find out points for foods (restaurants etc…) and apparently it won’t cooincide with my current intake at this point! I would like to join once i have my baby, but my husband is doing it now and we can’t afford us both to do it…so I have to wait until he reaches goal. I’m sure there are so many great things about the new program….but at this point for me it brings more frustration than anything.

thanks though for sharing the information so I can understand it better as my husband doesn’t do that well!

I just started the new WW program 3 weeks ago and lost 7 pounds! It is hard from me cause I eat so much, but still easier than the last program. Maybe it’s because I’m a food professional, but after losing the same pounds each time I go to WW, I can never stay longer than a year on maintenance. But I’m determined!

HELP! The only problem is that they are out of calculators, so I have to estimate. Any ideas on where to get one? Also, I’d love to join the on-line support group IF it is going. Thanks!

I have used the pointsfinder card from weightwatchers in the past, with great success. I am considering purchasing the new points plus deluxe package, but am not interested in joining weightwatchers online or attending meetings because I am too busy to utilize this. (I’m a mom of two and returning college student….tight budget doesn’t help either.) Anyway, I would greatly appreciate it if someone would let me know if I have to be a member to find out how many points I am allowed if I purchase the points plus package. Thanks to anyone who may share their knowledge.

I have been doing the new points plus for the last six weeks and have not lost a single pound. The only good thing is that I have not gained. I don’t have a clue what I am doing wrong. I just keep hoping that it will kick in or maybe my body will adjust and I will start losing. Is anyone else having this problem?

Thanks for the comment. I have heard that from several people who are close to goal or have less to lose that struggle a bit. Some things to think about maybe that I’ve heard my leader suggest are:

* Are you using FREE fruit as a substitute for a not as healthy addition to your meals/snacks? For example – do you pick a banana instead of a pack of crackers/cookies or are you having both. If you are adding it on top of what you are already eating versus substituting it, it can cause you to gain.

* Are you following the new program 100%? Some people try to keep calculating on the old points but add in free fruit – it won’t work, you will gain.

* Do you weigh and measure everything you eat? If not, try it for one week and see if you get results.

* Are you tracking every single bite you take?

* Are you eating your daily points+ target each day? If you eat too little, you will gain. that being said, listen to your body and see if you are truly hungry when you are eating something….do not eat points+ just because they are there.

* If you do exercise, are you eating your activity points? I know for me I can usually eat either my activity points or my WPA but not both.

* Are you eating all of your 49 WPA? Some people cannot eat all of them and lose.

when all else fails, re-read the materials and see if you are meeting all your healthy guidelines and following the new program to a T.

Hope that helps give you a few things to try. Good luck and keep me posted on how it goes.

I do not use my WPA or my activity points. I am eating more fruit than I would normally eat and yes, I guess maybe I am having my snack and adding to it by eating a piece of fruit. My breakfast this morning was puffed wheat (2 points) 1/2 glass skim milk (1 point) carton of yogurt (3 points) and 1 banana (0) That is just 6 points, but for me a lot of food. Maybe too much?

I did the new program for 3 weeks and gained. very disappointed. I followed the program and even used their examples for meals. I had lost 26 pounds on the old weight watchers and i loved it. i was not hungry whenever i needed to lose weight i would go to the gym extra. I stopped attending the meetings because I could only afford one, the gym or meetings…and well the gym was more important. I started to think if i just went to the gym i could eat whatever here and there and not gain, but slowly i didnt go as much and the weight started to go on. last week i decided to do the old weight watchers and lost 4.2 lbs in a week. my motivation is back and feel great. i think my body works best with counting calories and going to the gym. so for now i will be doing the old weight watchers. once i get back on track with my weight i will try the new one again. I hear from a lot of people at work that the new weight watchers program has really helped them maintain..not lose. good luck to all. some things work and dont work for each person.

I feel like a party-pooper. Everyone is so excited about the new PP. I have gained on this plan and am not happy. My daughter has done well, but I haven’t at all. I am missing something. I have 29 points. My schedule is crazy, but I really tried. I have never done well on WW. I lost 22 on South Beach. I am tempted to try Nutra System, but not really hep on the idea. Anyone else having trouble with this?

How many extra points should you add for maintenance? I have been doing great on 29 per day plus the 49 extra for week. I think I will hit my goal soon. Can anyone tell me how to go out maintenance on the new plan? Thanks so much.

They allow people who are in maintenance to add up to 6 or 7 points+ per day. However, you have to play with it to see what works for your body to help you stop losing and start maintaining. Some people can eat them all while others cannot.

Congrats on getting to goal!!! Good luck and keep me posted on how it goes.

I have similar issues. 10 years ago, I lost over 60 pounds on WW. I have tried the program twice in the last 2 years. Both times, I gained! I did stick to my points allowance. I am also considering doing the old program that worked so well for me originally. I lost all of that weight with very little exercise. Since I’m now 61, I realize it will be harder and exercise is vital. I will try the new program once I get jump started with some weight loss. Fortunately, I have only gained 30 of the 60 pounds! It could be worse.

I started WW pp program 2day(Mar 9). I brought the calculator. I didn’t received the pocket guide tho. Was I suppose 2 get everything in your 1st picture(weight guide & getting started book) including the pocket guide? I have no idea where 2 start on this new program. I did the old WW, u know we had the book that told us the point values….I’m lost. HELP PLEASE

Hi, I just started with the new Points Plus Program. I don’t have much to loose (about 13 lbs). They say the less you have to loose, the longer it will take. Well I weighed-in after my first week, last night, and my weight did not change at all, not even 1 once. I must confess that this is not a big change in eating habits for me. I was already eating healthy. The only thing that really changes for me is more fruit. Some days, I have to force a snack to reach my 29 points. On the weekend, I did let loose a little but kept track of my points. I even had 9 points left over from the extra 49 weekly points allowed. I exercise 1.5 hours, twice a week and I drink at least 6-8oz glasses of water a day. What’s missing…. I have to say that I was really disappointed that I didn’t loose this week. I’m happy that I didn’t gain but the reason I joined was not to maintain my weight but to loose. Any suggestions?

It is very hard to share the program with my granfather because I don’t know how many points he shoud get. He is 5 11 and weights 265. With the old system I could calculate but with the new system I can’t. Can you please help?

Yes, they should’ve have given you the pocket guide along with the getting started guide at your meeting. I would go back ot your location and ask them for it as it has all the details on how to work the program.

If you bought the points+ calculator you can use that to calculate his daily points+ target range. Other than that, the only other way to calculate the daily targets is by weighing in at the scale (ti tells you in your weigh in book) or by entering your information under your plan on weight watchers online.

It really depends on several variables now ~ height, age, weight, female/male, etc. The new LOWEST points+ daily target is 29 points+. That being said it only works with the new program ~ you cannot use that daily target with free fruit following the old momentum plan or you will gain weight.

The BEST advice I can recommend to you is to stick with it and work the program. It may take a week or two for your body to kick in and lose the weight. It is true when you have less to lose it does take longer, but, I honestly believe in the Weight Watchers program. Each person is different so you will have to find what works best for you, but, I do think you should not eat or force yourself to eat if you are not hungry. If you have extra points+ left at the end of the day and feel the need to use them, enjoy a “treat” or some higher point items like nuts, cheese, etc. If you feel like you are not hungry and do not need your points, then, I definitely say do not eat them just because they are there. Listen to your body, your hunger singles, work on getting in your good health guidelines, water, measuring and track every bite.

I’m planning to restart Weight Watchers again (have gained back a few pounds, well, more than a few, sigh) . . . Are members having more success with this new plan than the old Points plan? There seems to be differing opinions.

Been doing ww for years…managed to mAintain my weight for last 8 years but really wanted to lose just 10 more..so since I had all the books I decided in october to go back to my 18 points a day..which took a little etting used to since I find myself hungry but I did it..And lost 6 lbs before the holidays…so with all the hype of the new plan in January I decided to rejoin.,,now I have. 29 daily points And 49 extra which I save for weekend…I am determined…I count and write down every morsel for last 3 months and keep asking myself how in the world am I gonna lose weight if I am now adding more food to my diet…and guess what..I was right…I have not lost one pound since I began the new plan and so I decided to go back to the old one for a while…cuz I figure why fix it if it ain’t broken…..and honestly I was enjoying the extra points becAuse I didn’t find myself saving points but unfortunately it wasn’t working….I am ery disappointed as I am a loyal weight watcher…I am 5′ and 12

Sorry my post got cut off..to continue from where I left off…I am 5′ and 123 lbs…I just can’t seem to get these last few off and adding those points put me t a standstill…anyone else having same problems? Any advice would be so greatly appreciated…

I hear where you’re coming from. It would be so discouraging to start a new plan and not lose any weight. That’s what I’m worried about. The old plan did work for me before and I lost the weight, but slipped back into old habits and gained some back. I wouldn’t mind trying the new plan if it works, and I would assume that the good folks at Weight Watchers would have done extensive trials comparing the old plan with the new. It’s so confusing. I think I may go back to my old plan, it did work for me before.

Sometimes I worry that my points are too high and I may not lose weight on this program. I lost 6lbs the first week and havent had a weight lose in the past two weeks. It is a little discouraging but I want to try to stick with it because I have heard so many succes stories. Part of me feel as though the old program may have been better because it was tried and proven. I haven’t heard many of the point plus success stories. Does anyone else have these thoughts/concerns?

Really hope someone can help me figure this out. Just joined WW today and on the PointsPlus program I have 30 ponts/day. I want my husband to get involved because he really needs to lose weight but he is a private person and won’t go to meetings. I figure if I am doing most of the shopping and cooking then I can just “quietly” keep track for him. However, I can’t find anything that will show me how many points he should get. They just printed my point allowance on my weekly weight record. Thanks for any help figuring this out.
BTW, my husband is 48y/o, male, 300lbs, is a police officer but does NOT work out right now.

Hi Danica,
How do you deal with people who use all their 29 daily points +, all their 49 weekly points+ as well as their activity points and still manage to lose 2 to 3 lbs…..and me, I don’t touch my activity points at all, only use about 1/3 of the 49 weekly points and average about 24 daily points; walk 1 hours-4 days a week and boxercise 1.5 hours 2 times a week and only lose 1lb. I’m proud of loosing but it frustrates me that I have to try so, so hard. I really feel like I’m on a DIET eventhough I do not deprive myself for anything, eat til I’m full and I’m not hungry. It’s not that I have to deal with them in particular cause I’m very happy for them but I need to find a way to deal with this so that it does not affect me, as right now, it’s discouraging for me. Any suggestions?

Just happen to stumble on this web sight thinks it a great idea! I’d like to know if everyone else has been able to get the hand held calculators? I joined like 8/9 wks ago and they still are saying they aren’t available how ever ebay has them by the truck loads if you want to pay the high price?

i had heard of the points plus program but wasnt sure what all the hype was about. thank you for explaining it. i have the points materials and have started using them once again. at this time, i cant attend meeting, but would like to purchase the deluxe kit(not on ebay). is there any place u can buy it without becoming a ww member?

I tried WW b4, but I was gaining weight??? (I actually gained a pound a week for 3 weeks) I know it sounds odd. But, I know it works because I have a friend that lost 100 lbs in one year with WW. Ready to try it again. Would love to join your support group.

I have been a lifetime member for 5 years now. Lost 70 lbs and have kept it off. I am confused about the new program. Since using it I have gained weight. I dont understand how I can be assigned 29 points when before I only got 20. I know some values have gone up but the foods I ate before have not gone up that much to compensate for the extra nine points. Plus three servungs of fruit i have a day which used to be 3 to 4 points is now free?? I like the way the points are calculated but hnoestly I think the target points for people are wayyy off.

Thanks for the comment. First off congrats on the 70 lb loss – that is AWESOME!!!

There are several points values of foods that have changed even healthy carbs. Oatmeal is no longer 2 points a serving, but, it’s 4 points+ a serving. This is the case for most carb type item from brown rice to whole wheat pasta to breads. The points values have also increased for sugar free items as the sugar alcohols add carbohydrates and therefore add points+. The points+ values that did remain close to the same would be any of your lean proteins and fat free dairy. Although the points+ targets went up, several of the foods did go up as well. Are you checking all of the points+ on everything you eat? Are you tracking every bite?

That being said, I know that you cannot follow the old points formula and add in free fruit or you will gain weight. I know I had to refigure the points+ values for everything I eat and several did change.

I do believe that the new fruits/veggies being free are meant as a way to help people make better choices, i.e. to have a banana over say a 100 calorie granola bar for snack. I do not think that people will have as much success if they eat a bunch of fruit on top of what they already eat because the calories will add up….does that make sense?

These are all ideas and each person is different so you really do have to find what works best for you.

The BEST advice I can recommend to you is to stick with it and work the program. It may take a week or two for your body to kick in and lose the weight. It is true when you have less to lose it does take longer, but, I honestly believe in the Weight Watchers program. Each person is different so you will have to find what works best for you, but, I do think you should not eat or force yourself to eat if you are not hungry. If you have extra points+ left at the end of the day and feel the need to use them, enjoy a “treat” or some higher point items like nuts, cheese, etc. If you feel like you are not hungry and do not need your points, then, I definitely say do not eat them just because they are there. Listen to your body, your hunger signals, work on getting in your good health guidelines, water, measuring and track every bite.

hi i was wondering if you could tell me how to figure out how many points i get with the new points plus prograham…i know how many i get with the old i did it last year…but this yearmy husband got us total fitness passes so i dont have the money to do weight waters anymore but i really worked for me and is the eaisiest diet i have ever done…woud you PLEASE help me…i have a points plus calculater downloaded on my ipod touch so im almost ready to start…i would really appriciate someones help…thanks a bunch!

hi, i woud like to know how many points i am allowed. I weigh about 166lbs. and am about 4ft 8. My husband is on the new program and we can’t afford both of us paying. we are on a fixed imcome. I am 71 years old. I have done the old diet 2 times and gained my weight back.

I’ve read most of the comments & I must say I WAS a devoted member of ww until they brought out the PointsPlus program. Making us purchase ww products, hiking fees and only being able to get your PointsPlus points from the meeting or using their on-line website in this economy was an insult.

I have stuck w/the old program AT HOME & have continued my weight loss journey w/out ww & have done just fine. Who cares if I can’t eat fruit until my eyes pop!

I am somewhat relieved to hear others are not getting the results with the new points plus program….I thought is was just me…

I have been a lifetime member for a few years now but had gained back a few pounds in the last year. I need to lose about 10-12 pounds to get back to goal and am not having good results with the new program AT ALL!! I try not to overindulge in free fruit – trying to balance with plenty of vegatables. I have been cautious about tracking and weighing/measuring but have had this nagging suspicion that my overall intake has increased. Still not losing after 3 months.

I took a sample day and calculated it using both points and points plus values and it seemed to confirm my suspisions….I’m actually eating more than I did before on the old plan for weight loss. The 29 points + about half of the WPA seems to be good maintenance for me but not helping with weight loss.

I plan to revert to the old plan which, for me, was easier. I could reliably calculate in my head what points values were given fat, fiber, and calories data. And, more importantly, I could lose the weight.

I too have had some issues with the new pp system. I was 10 lbs away from my goal, then I quit smoking and started the new system (I gained 5 lbs from what i don’t think was not smoking). I have not lost anyweight in the las 2 months. I have been writing down everything and making sure sure I get my activity in every day and still nothing. After reading comments yesterday, I went back on the old WW this morning will see it it makes a difference.

This is day four for me and I feel great. Big problem is that they don’t have any calculators available so I was trying to find some info online and found your site.
Are there any lists of points available?

I am sorry you are not liking the new plan and I do agree that they should’ve given everyone a calculator. That being said and being a finance/business/consultant, it was a good business decision to have members pay a reduced rate for the calculators of $6

You do not need to be a meeting member or an online member to calculate your daily points+ target. You can calculate your daily points+ target on the new points+ calculators as well as in meetings or online. If you combine that with the essentials kit (about $20) you would have just about everything you need to work the program since you know most of the other requirements. They give you all the materials you need in the very first meeting so if you attend that, you would have everything for the new program.

The calculators are back in stock at my local location so you might want to check back at yours to see if they have any. You might also want to look into the Essentials Kit as you get get a listing of the points+ values for several foods. I know WW online has a great list if you have e-tools. As far as any other sites with the values listed, I haven’t seen any pop up yet. I am sure in time they will though.

Tried a meeting yesterday; but, the leader was not talking loud enough for the first 15 minutes to be heard over the late comers and the staff up at the desk; one woman brought her two kids that were constantly causing noise and distractions. MUST children be allowed??? Plus, the mom brought a sandwich to eat in front of all of us, which I thought was totally rude. I’m really turned off at this point and may try it on line. I even tried to talk to the leader after the meeting and those stupid kids were butting in the way. People keep your kids under control, you are not paying for them, only youself. Have some consideration for those of us that do not have kids…or maybe do not care to be constantly interrupted by ill manner children.

Unfortunately WW has kept their formula for how they calc the daily points+ targets under wraps this time around. There are several variables that go into it and you can’t easily estimate it the way you could before. There are 3 ways that I now of to get your daily points+ target.

1. Attend a meeting and it is given to you in your weight book.
2. Buy a points+ calculator and you can calculate it at any time.
3. Join Weight Watchers online and it gives you your target on your tracker.

I tried the new PP program! I am 5’1″ 117 lbs…after the first week, doing everything write, I am upto 120lbs! Can’t believe it! I am so upset!
So today I’m back to the old ww program…Can’t afforde to gain more weight! 1st day of old program is today! Hoping that I can lose those, now 10 lbs, in the next 2 months!

i need the information on calculating the ‘OLD’ point system for weight watchers. I am NOT doing the ‘NEW” points plus. I have misplaced my questions that determines them. Could someone please help me. Due no not working i want to get back on it. I lost 50 lbs. and need to loose another 50. I love this site and look at it many times. thank you for all your help.

There isn’t necessarily a limit on the number of 0 points+ foods you can have in any one day. You should eat as many as you need to feel satisfied, but, not stuffed. I tend to use them as a healthier option for my snacks (versus cookies, crackers, etc) and to help fill me up at meals. I really think the key to making it work is to listen to your body and eat only when hungry, not just because it’s free and/or because you need to use up your points+ values.

I am happy to see that I am not alone in my lack of success with the new plan. I have already lost 80 pounds on the old plan, but the last few months I haven’t lost anything. I have been on the old plan for a week now and have lost over 3 pounds. I guess different things will work for different people. I have noticed that even though I am on the old plan, I am encorporating some of the new ideas and eating more fruit than I did before with the old plan instead of other 1 or 2 point snacks. I am only about 8 pounds away from my goal weight, so it is nice to be losing again!